It would make me feel better, I'm already seeking help, sort of, but I just feel like there's more wrong with me. I was never diagnosed with depression but my doctor ASKED me if I was depressed, like I was supposed to know. Looking back, I certainly was. I have researched, the reason why I chose to ask about it on here is that since everyone is different I was just curious as to how others were experiencing it. Kind of need the reassurance that I'm not completely losing my mind. I've tried tracking my symptoms, but having just been diagnosed with ADHD, you can imagine my frustration when attempting to remember to write things down. I haven't been put on medication yet, and I feel like I can't get help for my other issues until I can control my ADHD or take meds to clear up my symptoms. I feel like I'm trapped no matter which approach I take, I always end up at the ADHD holding me back and affecting everything. After all, it probably is to blame for a lot of things.
I check my iPhone daily, maybe an app would help me to remember to track my symptoms. What is the app that you use?
Ahh, back to my original doctor. Well, I would love that, except lately I've been having other appointments every week and I'm running out of days to book off work
I know it's for health reasons, but I'm afraid I'll get fired for taking too many days/shifts off. My line of work is busiest in the summer, and with the long weekend approaching, it's hard to even take work off to deal with the issues that are causing me problems at work! And I can't afford to lose my job. It's just one big never ending vicious cycle.
Thank you for replying though, I really do appreciate the time taken.
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Originally Posted by doggiedo
It sounds like you are experiencing some symptoms but only a doc can diagnose you. It sounds like something is going on for sure, but can I ask what a diagnosis would achieve? Do u think it would validate our feelings more? Or maybe give you some reason to get help? I'm just curious if you need that reinforcement? Just a thought. Sometimes people like to have concrete evidence before they can work on getting better, which kinda makes sense.
Do u have time to go online and do some research on symptoms? That might be helpful, but keep in mind, symptoms and triggers are different for everyone...and they also differ (in my opinion) on my episode.
Also, u might want to try tacking your symptoms- this might help when (hopefully) you reach out to a doc for help. You have concrete info on your symptoms, triggers, thoughts and feelings. I actually have an ap on my iPhone that I use every night before I head to bed (which is when I feel the worst). It makes a cool bar graph and everything. Ok if that works for everyone though.
Also I think determining a career or deciding to go back to school can be a big deal. I work with older students and it's really stressful when u cant decide what you want to do or which avenue you want your life to take. Its hard, and a normal response to a big decision like that.
Hanging there. Keep posting and maybe consider reaching out to your primary doc and chat about what's going on for you. Couldn't hurt - and wouldn't it be nice to feel better?
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